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Contemporary Plagues: Learning From Our Past

Published: March 29th, 2010
Latest update: November 6th, 2012
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The world seems to be collapsing only to those who cling to structures that are fallible, as King David says, “In darkness they walk; all foundations of the earth collapse” (Psalm 82). If we cling to the surrounding culture, we will be as vulnerable as it is.

But what happens if we bear in mind what our Prophets and Sages have told us, that at the time of our Final Redemption “He will let us hear, in His compassion, for a second time, in the presence of all the living ‘I am Hashem your God’ “?

If we keep that thought in mind, we will be like our ancestors in Egypt who clung to the guidance of Moshe and Aharon and who left crumbling Mitzraim to march in glory to receive the Eternal Torah directly from the Almighty.

As in Egypt, when the surrounding culture was falling apart, we have one recourse and one recourse alone: to cling with all our strength to our Eternal Structure, God and His Torah, and by doing that, we will live to see the glorious day when “Hashem echad u’shmo echad” – when the entire world acknowledges the Truth of God’s Existence. Then, Torah will emerge from Zion and the Word of God from the Rebuilt Jerusalem.

May we see it soon with our own eyes.

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About the Author: Roy Neuberger's latest book, “2020 Vision” (Feldheim), is available in English, Hebrew and Spanish, with French and Russian editions in preparation. Roy is also the author of "From Central Park to Sinai: How I Found My Jewish Soul” (available in English, Hebrew and Rus-sian) and "Worldstorm.” Roy and his wife speak publicly on topics related to his books and articles. He can be contacted at roy@tosinai.com or through his websites www.tosinai.com and www.2020visionthebook.com.


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